Molly Baldwin, BSN, RN, works at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Breast Center at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
From the nomination
“Molly is an angel! I had a double mastectomy and three lymph nodes removed under the care of AMAZING Dr. Kelly Hewitt. Over two weeks, nurse Molly has checked on me diligently through the portal and by phone. I developed blisters in a small area on my left side as a result of an allergic reaction to the bandage adhesive after surgery. Sweet Molly carefully guided me through each step of the process to heal these wounds. She made sure that my meds were helping and that I had everything I needed. She made me feel like I was the only patient she had to care for. Molly went above and beyond what I could have or would have ever expected. Her genuine concern for me made all the difference, and I’m ever so grateful for her. She made coming to my follow up appointment feel like coming to visit family! I couldn’t wait to get there to meet this lovely, knowledgeable, kind lady in person! Molly very carefully and professionally removed my drainage tubes (I didn’t even feel them come out), and she made sure that all my questions and concerns were addressed as well. The entire team gave me exceptional care, and I simply can’t say enough good about you all! I want someone to know that Molly went above and beyond and certainly deserves to be recognized! She’s making this world a better place! With all my heart, thank you!”
About DAISY Awards
The DAISY Award is a recognition for extraordinary nurses who exemplify compassion toward patients and families.
VUMC distributes the award in partnership with The DAISY Foundation, which was formed in 1999 to honor the memory of J. Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who died of complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Barnes’ family was moved by the care they received from his nurses and wanted to recognize them to preserve his memory. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
VUMC nurse committees determine the individual recipients. Previous recipients of the DAISY Award are here. The award is open to all licensed nurses, and anyone can nominate — including co-workers, patients and their families. Nominations may be made here.